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Georgia Southern University
Assistant Vice President for Auxiliary Operations
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A Vice President of Operations oversees all operations for a company or organization. Manages product development, construction, production, purchasing, and customer service as well as preparing budgets, overseeing scheduling and monitoring budget costs.
$169,090 / year median in Georgia
+12% projected growth
Job Description
About Us Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and more than 100 countries. With four vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, the Liberty Campus in Hinesville, and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment that encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned specialized accreditation from numerous professional and academic associations that set standards in their respective fields. Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive, student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed. Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally recognized for the caliber of its academic programs and student experience. Georgia Southern University has also been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025. Location Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA Department Information Auxiliary Operations Job Summary The Assistant Vice President for Auxiliary Operations serves as a senior operations leader for Auxiliary Services and the direct deputy to the Associate Vice President. While the Associate Vice President provides overall vision, strategy, and external partnerships for Auxiliary Services, the Assistant Vice President translates strategy into execution, ensuring day-to-day excellence, efficiency, and accountability across Auxiliary Services units. This role emphasizes operational oversight, staff leadership, customer experience, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities Oversee Auxiliary Services' retail units, ensuring consistent, high-quality, and customer-focused service delivery Ensure Auxiliary Services maintains a positive campus-wide reputation by monitoring customer satisfaction, responding to escalated concerns, and implementing solutions to improve the overall experience Promote coordination and synergy across Auxiliary Services units, breaking down silos and fostering collaboration to achieve divisional priorities Act on behalf of the Associate Vice President in their absence, making operational decisions and representing Auxiliary Services with campus stakeholders as appropriate Translate divisional strategy, as defined by the Associate Vice President, into operational plans, measurable goals, and effective outcomes across units Supervise, mentor, and evaluate unit directors and managers, fostering professional growth, accountability, and a culture of service excellence Collaborate with unit leaders to manage operating budgets, track performance indicators, and recommend operational adjustments that promote financial health and efficiency Drive improvements in systems, policies, and workflows to streamline operations and enhance service delivery Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Masters degree Required Experience Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in a related field, including five (5) years in a leadership role Experience managing large teams Experience working with both revenue-generating and state-funded budgets Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications Terminal Degree Preferred Experience Leadership experience in higher education Experience with self-operated auxiliary departments Strategic planning and capital investment experience, including building business proposals and securing cross-divisional support Proposed Salary $100,239 - $135,339 This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis. Required Documents to Attach Resume Cover Letter Two (2) Professional References Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities